Hadi A’lami Fariman stated in an interview with the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations website that the U.S. government intends to exercise complete control over the Latin American region. This issue has greatly worried the region’s countries, especially Brazil.

He added: Because these countries, with the importance they place on their independence, consider this U.S. policy, which is a kind of return to new colonialism, to be worrisome. The concern of the independent Latin American countries is that a situation similar to Venezuela will be implemented in a chain reaction in other countries.

The expert said: Currently, the most important discussion regarding the Americans’ action in Venezuela is that they practically regard Venezuela as part of their possessions. This was something that Donald Trump initially raised as a joke, calling Venezuela the 53rd state of America.

According to A’lami Fariman, Cuba is today at the forefront of U.S. pressure for its collapse. This country is now struggling with severe economic problems, and its oil imports from Venezuela have been cut off under U.S. pressure.

Attempt to Model from the Venezuelan Case

Referring to the abduction of the Venezuelan president and the unconventional U.S. action to change the regime in that country, he stated: It seems the coordinates of Trump’s new colonial policy are to subjugate Venezuelan authorities. America is trying to impose this new domination over the entire region. Trump describes Venezuelan oil as “our” oil as if he owns it. He insists that, in this new structure, he himself is the leader guiding this country and even controls Venezuelan oil exports to China or India.

The expert believes that if this process materializes, no strong or independent governments will form in Venezuela, Colombia, and Cuba, and these countries will become satellites of the United States.

He added: However, other variables may prevent this situation from occurring. It is possible that new resistance will emerge within the opposition, that nations will protest, and that prominent individuals and leaders will rise against American interests.

Plans After Oil Seizure

He explained America’s plan for Venezuela’s oil and economy: The Americans’ declared plan is that, for example, they themselves will sell Venezuela’s oil and deposit part of the revenue into the Venezuelan government’s account to be spent for the welfare of the people.

He added: But that is only one side of the issue. The other side is the presence and activity of major oil companies like Chevron in Venezuela, which are ready to make a full-fledged entry into the country’s oil sector.

A’lami Fariman said: Recently, Venezuela’s National Assembly has enacted a series of reforms to allow foreign companies to participate in Venezuela’s oil affairs, all of which will lead to America’s desired outcome. We witnessed that the U.S. Energy Secretary’s visit to Venezuela was well received, and apparently, Trump also wants to make a trip to this country.

This expert said: It seems they have prepared Venezuela for the entry of major oil companies. This process is also supposed to help improve Venezuela’s economic situation, because we must consider that, according to the U.S. National Security Strategy document, Latin American countries are required to buy American-made products as much as possible. Now it seems that the result of improving Venezuela’s economy will be that this country will be forced to buy American products.

The Fight Against Drugs Was a Pretext

Regarding America’s actions and their impact on drug trafficking and maritime security in the Caribbean, A’lami Fariman also said: As long as the demand for drugs inside the United States or Canada is high, these American policies will have no effect.

He added: The reason is also clear. Drug trafficking is a very profitable business. The cartels reap the most profit from it, and because consumption is also high inside the U.S., the entry route for these drugs may change from different points. Still, it is unlikely to have a major impact because the United States cannot destroy all the cartels.

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